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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.14, 81,724.88 and 35,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.14, 81,724.88 and 35,030.79 is: 48,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.14 : 81,724.88 = 35,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.14/81,724.88 = 35,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.14x = 81,724.88 × 35,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.14x = 2,862,886,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,886,933.90/59,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,342.31

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